Albert Michael Foreman (born 13 May 2004) is an English cricketer who plays for Kent County Cricket Club. He is a right handed off spin bowler and left-handed batsman.

Bertie Foreman
Personal information
Full name
Albert Michael Foreman
Born (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 22)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–2025Sussex (squad no. 13)
2025Worcestershire (on loan)
2026Kent
FC debut17 September 2024 Sussex v Gloucestershire
LA debut22 August 2023 Sussex v Worcestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A T20
Matches 2 9 1
Runs scored 19 220
Batting average 6.33 31.42
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 –/–
Top score 15 48
Balls bowled 222 360 12
Wickets 2 6 1
Bowling average 66.50 54.50 25.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 1/17 1/31 1/25
Catches/stumpings 3/– 3/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 June 2026

Early life

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He played as a youngster for St James's Montefiore in Ditchling.[1] Foreman later played for Horsham Cricket club [2]

Career

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He signed a rookie contract with Sussex County Cricket Club in October 2022.[3] In August 2023, he extended his rookie contract with Sussex.[4] He made his List-A cricket debut for Sussex on the 20 August 2023 against Worcester in the 2023 One-Day Cup.[5]

In the winter of 2023-24 he played for Manly Warringahs in NSW Premier Cricket and was awarded the O’Reilly Medal for the first-grade men’s player of the year.[6] He was the leading wicket-taker in the competition with 50 wickets at an average of 17.16 including three five-wicket hauls. He was named player of the match on five occasions throughout the season with best bowling figures of 7-38 against Penrith. With Manly he qualified for the grand final.[7]

He signed a two-year professional contract with Sussex in April 2024.[8] He was released by Sussex at the end of the 2025 season.[9] In May 2026, he signed a two-month contract with Kent.[10]

International career

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He made his debut for England Under-19s in August 2022.[11] That year, he featured in two Test matches and one ODI against Sri Lanka Under-19s.[12] Playing for England under-19s at the Allan Border Field on February 1 2023, he scored 58 not out and took five wickets playing against Australia U19.[13]

Personal life

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He is the grandson of former Sussex cricketer and Brighton and Hove Albion footballer Denis Foreman.[14]

References

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  1. "St James U10s are champions as they remain unbeaten". The Argus. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. Bone, Steve (7 September 2023). "Sussex Cricket League: Champs can't end with win – Horsham win on last day – Middleton can celebrate". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  3. "Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract". Sussexcricket. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. Bone, Steve (11 August 2023). "Off-spinning prospect signs new Sussex CCC deal". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  5. Curtis, John (21 August 2023). "Sussex's miserable One Day Cup campaign continues with Worcester loss". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. Bone, Steve (28 March 2024). "Sussex cricketer lands prestigious player award in Australia". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  7. Savage, Nic (29 March 2024). "Manly Warringah all-rounder and Sussex representative Bertie Foreman wins O'Reilly Medal". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  8. Owen, Brian (27 April 2024). "Sussex spinner and O'Reilly Medal winner Bertie Foreman signs pro deal". The Argus. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  9. "Sussex Cricket Confirm Squad Departures". Sussex CCC. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  10. "Bertie Foreman signs two-month contract with Kent". Kent CCC. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  11. Rowland, Nicholas (21 August 2022). "England's youngsters see positive approach pay off on day one against Sri Lanka". The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  12. Botcherby, Elizabeth (28 October 2022). "Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract with Sussex". The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  13. Alexander, Riley (30 January 2023). "Spin, late blitz gives England control in Under 19 clash". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  14. "Bertie Foreman from Manly Warringah and Sussex Wins Prestigious O'Reilly Medal". azscore. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.